Migration of lead from drinking rim of children´s enamel mug from China via UK
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- lead high content - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A children’s enamel mug from China may have too much lead in the rim. Lead is a metal that can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? The mug was stopped at the border in Finland because tests showed high lead. The mug is no longer allowed in.
Does this affect me? If you have this mug, stop using it right away. Children are most at risk.
What should I do? Throw the mug away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after using it.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: lead high content - {heavy metals} · Origin: China · Notifier: Finland
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